Sandeep Sharma

Mobile: +91 9818826430; Email: jmdsandeep@rediffmail.com

Assignments in Secretarial Functions/Legal Affairs with a high growth oriented organisation

Summary of Skills & Experience

Qualified Company Secretary with over 8 years experience in the areas of Secretarial & Legal Functions. Presently working as Manager-Legal & Company Secretary with Lifelong India Limited. Proficient in performing secretarial functions of conducting meetings, drafting legal documents and appearing before regulatory authorities. An effective communicator with exceptional relationship management skills and adept at maintaining cordial business relationship with legal counsels and external agencies.

Career Path
Since Sept08 Lifelong India Ltd., Manesar Manager-Legal & Company Secretary

Lifelong India Ltd. is one of the largest system suppliers of automotive parts (Handle bar assembly, air cleaner assembly etc) to Hero Honda Motors Ltd. Today Lifelong India has a turnover of INR 3000 Million p.a. having around 900 employees. The company has also diversified into manufacturing of Disposable syringes under the brand name SAFWAY at its Manesar unit having an annual turnover of INR 750 Millions. This company is closely held company by Indian promoter.
Apr08 Aug08 Tilda Riceland, Gurgaon Manager-Legal & CS

Tilda Riceland is manufacturing of Rice for Domestic market and largely for Exports to UK. This is closely held company.
Sept 05-Mar08 Hi-Tech Gears Ltd., Gurgaon Deputy Company Secretary

Hi-Tech Gears is manufacturer and supplier of Gears to Hero Honda Motors ltd. It has turnover of about Rs. 300 crores and shareholder base of around 20,000. Its shares are listed at NSE and BSE.
Nov03 -Aug05Motherson Group, Noida Asst. Company Secretary

Motherson group 10000 crores - comprises of number of Group Company, having joint-venture(s) with the renowned Auto companies all over the globe. Main business comprises of Wiring harness & other auto component supplying to Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Bajaj etc. Two group companies were listed with BSE & NSE having shareholders base of 40000.
Apr01 to Oct03 Usha (India) Ltd., Faridabad
Executive Secretarial & Legal

I started my career from Usha (India) Limited part of Rs.10000- crores Usha Group, New Delhi, of Sh. Vinay Rai. Their share was listed with DSE, BSE & NSE and had shareholder base of 100,000.

Key Result Areas;

Secretarial Functions
Conducting AGM / Board / Committee Meetings as required under Companies Act involving issuance of notices, drafting agenda, recording minutes and preparing annual reports. Preparing and filing necessary legal documents, registers, forms and returns as required under the Companies Act and other statutory acts; conducting statutory audits. Liaising with regulatory authorities viz, ROC, SEBI & Stock Exchanges for resolving critical issues and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations. Compliance with Corporate Governance guidelines, Listing Agreement, Takeover Code and Insider Trading Regulations etc. of Stock Exchanges and SEBI. Filing of information electronically with SEBI EDIFAR. Coordinating with Registrar and Share Transfer Agents, Auditors, Printers, Advertising Agencies, PR firms and various other outside agencies.

Legal Affairs
Appointing and maintaining sustained contact with legal professionals for initiating and follow-ups on legal procedures. Appearing before courts, tribunals and various other regulatory authorities for resolving critical matters under various statutory acts. Drafting and vetting legal documents including Repair & Service Agreement, Confidentiality Agreement, Lease & Agency Agreement, Employees Service Agreement, etc. Preparing Legal Notices, Writ Petitions, Appeals, etc. for various legal proceedings under Negotiable Instruments Act and other statutory acts.

Finance & Accounts

Active member in finalization of accounts keeping in mind various provisions of Company Law and other enactments and guidelines for all group companies. Preparation and execution of loan agreements & documents (i.e. term loan, working capital facilities etc.) Preparing tax plans and ensuring timely assessment and filing of TDS returns in compliance with the Income Tax Act; issuing TDS Certificates. Preparing MIS Reports pertaining to Corporate Finance and Management Accounting with a view to assist management in the decision making process. Handling credit management function involving Debtors aging processing and reporting.

Insurance
On an ongoing basis conducting Risk Assessment Exercise to identify and evaluate the risks associated with our business and suggest risk minimization/transfer mechanism. Handling the whole insurance portfolio viz. Fire, Business Guard, Marine etc. In case of claims, assist in documentation; co-ordinate with the surveyors, insurers to expedite the claim. Monitor and ensure timely submission of declarations and renewals as and when due

IT Skills
Well versed with Windows, MS-Office and Internet Applications.

Education
Executive MBA Programme from MDI, Gurgaon in 2010. LL.B. from Meerut University in 2005. Company Secretary from ICSI in 2003. (Qualified in 2001) B.Com (Computer Applications) from D.A.V. Centenary College, Faridabad in 1998.

Personal Details
Correspondence Address Date of Birth Marital Status : BDI Sunshine city, Alwar Bypass Road, Bhiwadi (Raj.) M09810338212 : 26th February 1977 : Married